Karen Krehbiel
About Karen Krehbiel
Karen Krehbiel is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Karen Krehbiel is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Family Law
- Family Law Mediation
Current Firm: Berger Schatz
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 2002
Location: Chicago, IL
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Partner at McDermott Will & Emery -- 1991 - present Co-chairman at McDermott Will & Emery -- 2010-present Previously, head of Trial Department and head of White Collar Criminal Defense Practice Group. Served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois from 1986-1991 focusing on the prosecution of white-collar crime.
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